The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large and athletic breed of dog that was originally bred in Zimbabwe for hunting large game. They are intelligent, independent, and loyal, and make excellent companion dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 10–12 years
- Weight
- Male 36–39 kg · Female 30–32 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 63–69 cm · Female 61–66 cm
- Origin
- 19th century · Zimbabwe
- Coat
- smooth, short
- Colors
- light wheaten, wheaten, red wheaten
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- African Lion Hound, African Lion Dog, Van Rooyen's Lion Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day